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CENTRAL CANTERBURY NEWS, FEBRUARY 4, 2015 23 FREE UPGRADES ON SELECTED STIHL PRODUCTS TO CELEBRATE 2015, THE YEAR OF THE SHEEP FS 45 C-E e Engine Capacity 27.2cc Engine Power 0.75kW $345 In planning: Proposed Sport Rakaia complex. Picture: THE BUCHANGROUPARCHITECTS Sports complex still a proposal By HELENA O’NEILL D etailed plans for Rakaia’s own sports complex have been revealed, but the future of the project is now up to ratepayers. Last week, the group behind the proposed Sport Rakaia complex won a bid to have it included in the Ashburton District Council’s new long term plan. Sport Rakaia chairman Ken Cutforth, who is also a district councillor, says detailed information was sent to the council at the start of December, but for some reason, it was not received by staff and therefore was not added to the long term plan. The group secured a meeting with councillors last week, outlining plans for the complex, which is expected to cost between $4.5 and $5 million. Sport Rakaia hopes to raise $1.5 to $2 million worth of community funding, $1.5 million of public funding, and between $1.5 and $2 million of Ashburton council funding. Cutforth says the project should be included in the council’s long term plan, and guaranteed council funding would help secure money from public funding sources. Rakaia has been working towards its own sports complex for many years, and Cutforth hopes to have it included in year two of the long term plan. ‘‘It’s taken five years, basi- cally, to get to this point . . . There’s an expectation in the community, or even in the sport community, that work will start soon. ‘‘In 2011, Rakaia had a school roll of 141, and that was up from 78. Now, it’s 225, and by the end of the year, it’s likely to be 240.’’ The rugby club’s number of junior members is growing, reflecting Rakaia’s rapid growth, Cutforth says. He says the project has been well supported by Sport Canterbury, which has offered invaluable advice. Janice Cochrane, of Sport Canterbury, says the council and community have to remember the complex is not just for events, but also for sports training. ‘‘Sport Canterbury has been involved from day one...We have to think outside the square. This has many, many uses . . . a facility built for the community.’’ Ashburton mayor Angus McKay says the project should be included in the long term plan, for the people of the district to make a decision on whether to support it. Councillor Neil Brown says the project had been included in the last long term plan as a discussion, but no figures were included. While councillors support the project, they are split on how to support it financially. Councillor Stuart Wilson says he can not make a quick decision on spending so much money. However, the business group support manager, Paul Brake, told the council meeting that time is running out, as council staff are working on the plan’s consultation document, which will be released to the public in April. Councillor Russell Ellis says ratepayers across the district are paying for a ‘‘fantastic sports centre for the district’’, referring to the new EA Networks Centre in Ashburton. ‘‘Where do we slot this one in, as well as all the other things?’’ Ellis asks. SELWYNLIQUIDWASTE “Thanks for flushing our business” SELWYN LIQUID WASTE “Thanks for flushing our business” • Septic anks • SepticTanks • Cow Sumps • Cow Sumps Best value guaranteed Best value guaranteed 24 Hours 7 Days 24 Hours 7 Days 6524150AA Call: 027 433 2842 orA/H: 03 325 4257 Graham Bunt Call: 027 433 2842 or A/H: 03 325 4257 GrahamBunt EVENING 2contiki. holidays for 18-35s Are you ready to get out and see the world? Then you need to come along and discover the world of Contiki.Whether you want Castles or Camping, there are tours to suit everyone in destinations all over the world. Thursday 5 march between 7-9pm RSVP now with House of Travel Hornby. Spaces are limited. House of Travel Hornby 40 Carmen Road, Christchurch 03 344 3070 | hornby@hot.co.nz FREE UPGRADE NOW RE 108 STIHL Waterblaster Max. Pressure 1590 PSI Max. Flow Rate 6.3L/min $475 FREE Patio Cleaner valued at $165 SH 56 C-E STIHL Vacuum Shredder Engine Capacity 27.2cc Air Flow 710m 3 $495 PH 366 1829 OR 0800 662 769 100 GASSON STREET CHRISTCHURCH sales@omc.net.nz HOUSE OF TRAVEL HORNBY EXCLUSIVE Travel Information Evening /h FREE UPGRADE NOW HS 56 C-E STIHL Hedgetrimmer Engine Capacity 21.4cc Dry Weight 4.5kg FREE UPGRADE NOW $895 See in store for full range of promotions. Offers available until 28 February 2015 or while stocks last. Terms and Conditions apply. EVENING 1 We are bringing the travel bug to Rolleston Village! We want to inspire your next holiday so we are bringing some of the world’s top destinations to you! We’ll cover Cruising, USA, Vietnam,Antarctica, UK & Europe, Cambodia, Canada & more. Thursday 12 FebRUARY between 7-9pm RSVP now with House of Travel Hornby. Spaces are limited. 6500003AB